The March 11 Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report story on Washington, D.C.'s Medicaid program incorrectly stated that a recently approved federal waiver would allow childless adults with annual incomes less than $8,860 to receive Medicaid benefits. The correct eligibility limit is $4,430 for an individual, or 50% of the federal poverty level.
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